Sweet Onion Growers Get a Tasty Fee Cut in Walla Walla
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
Starting May 4, 2026, sweet onion growers and handlers in the Walla Walla Valley will pay a lower fee—dropping from 20 cents to 17 cents per 50-pound bag. This change helps reduce costs for those involved while keeping the fee in place until further notice. It’s a sweet deal for everyone growing or selling these famous onions in Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon!
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